Community Events Coordinator & Sponsorship Lead

Colorado PA; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 90,514,000 - 95,819,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Brighton is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to oversee year-round community events, manage budgets, and secure sponsorships. The role emphasizes collaboration with city departments, sponsors, and volunteers to deliver engaging, well-organized events.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field and 3+ years of event planning experience. Evening/weekend hours and driving may be required for events.

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing large-scale community events.
• Ability to manage budgets and track expenditures.
• Strong vendor/sponsor relationship building.
• Effective communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to supervise volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, coordinate, supervise, promote and execute community-wide events.
• Build relationships with sponsors and manage event budgets.
• Coordinate with city departments and volunteers.
• Work with Communications to market events via social media and print materials.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and contractors.
• Book talent and manage related contracts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Budget management

Public relations

Sponsorships

Volunteer supervision

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing

Tools

Microsoft Office

G-Suite

Job description

The City of Brighton is seeking a Special Events Coordinator to oversee year-round community events, manage budgets, and secure sponsorships. The role emphasizes collaboration with city departments, sponsors, and volunteers to deliver engaging, well-organized events.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field and 3+ years of event planning experience. Evening/weekend hours and driving may be required for events.